Dash cams
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Dash cams
Browsing the forum it seems like more and more people are getting into accidents due to careless drivers and its been something I've wanted to do so I am curious to see who runs a dash cam setup & If so what setup do you run and approx. cost ? Been thinking about picking up a used go-pro for a dash cam, any feedback is welcome.
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http://www.blackvue.com/en/main/main.asp
I have a Blackvue DR550 for my truck and I love it. The video is crisp and clear, even at night. Go on to YouTube and search Blackvue for examples of the video quality. They make systems for all price ranges.
I have a Blackvue DR550 for my truck and I love it. The video is crisp and clear, even at night. Go on to YouTube and search Blackvue for examples of the video quality. They make systems for all price ranges.
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I don't like the Go Pro since you have to open up the case to charge it and to download video, unless they have a new model out. It is good if you are in a wet environment since it is in a case. There are really good small HD cameras out there for the same or less money that are more versatile.
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I think if I had a dash cam I'd be more likely to incriminate myself.
I do feel in time we might all have dash cams in our cars or at least they will be mandated after a certain model year (much like seat belts, third brake light, back up cameras)
I do feel in time we might all have dash cams in our cars or at least they will be mandated after a certain model year (much like seat belts, third brake light, back up cameras)
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I also have a Blackvue in my Corvette. It is hard wired into my fuse panel. the Blackvue has build in WI-FI an a micro card. I can view on my I phone real time.
HD 550 is the model I have
HD 550 is the model I have
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I have one called a 'mini 0805'. Can't think of brand name off hand. It was well rated on Amazon. It is very small, and is not easily seen, when mounted.
I had a different one first, but it was too large, and too obvious when mounted. Worked good, but too easy to see from the outside. Sent it back.
Got the mini 0805 (I saw yesterday, they now have a newer version 0806 out). The 0805 sits behind the mirror on passenger side, and I can't even see it from drivers seat. It's hard wired, on and off with the car.
Easy to access mini sd card, and seems to take very good video.
Just search 'mini 0805 dash camera' for you tube videos about this one.
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I had a different one first, but it was too large, and too obvious when mounted. Worked good, but too easy to see from the outside. Sent it back.
Got the mini 0805 (I saw yesterday, they now have a newer version 0806 out). The 0805 sits behind the mirror on passenger side, and I can't even see it from drivers seat. It's hard wired, on and off with the car.
Easy to access mini sd card, and seems to take very good video.
Just search 'mini 0805 dash camera' for you tube videos about this one.
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Amazon.com : Dashboard Camera, SplashETech Car dvr Mini 0805 Dash Cam *World's Smallest Dashcam W/ Screen* Ambarella A7LA50 Chip Full HD 1296P(Upgraded Mini 0803) Car Video Recorder, Dvr Car Camera with GPS Logger : Car Electronics
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I need to finally bite the bullet and get a dashcam and ideally one that can clear show a license plate on it. Any of these listed above fit the bill?
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The dash cam was the FIRST add on in my Vette purchased in 2014. Having been driven off the road by drivers more intested in talking on their cell phones in my other cars, I have one in each of the 3 cars we drive. The second day I owned the Vette, some idiot turned right in front of me and it was a miracle that I did not hit him. The next day I ordered the dash cam. I have a Black Box G!W that is hard wired into the fuse box. Has voice recording and 140 degree recording. The dash cam will confirm stupid driving by others.
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The dash cam was the FIRST add on in my Vette purchased in 2014. Having been driven off the road by drivers more intested in talking on their cell phones in my other cars, I have one in each of the 3 cars we drive. The second day I owned the Vette, some idiot turned right in front of me and it was a miracle that I did not hit him. The next day I ordered the dash cam. I have a Black Box G!W that is hard wired into the fuse box. Has voice recording and 140 degree recording. The dash cam will confirm stupid driving by others.
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I have been running an Amazon $59 HD cam for 2 years and am dealing with the non switched 12v ports. I am going to wire directly to a switched 12v source in the pass floor..I have yet to leave it on accidentally overnight, but would feel a lot better about it shutting down automatically.
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Here is how I did the hot wire connection in my 04. I opened my fuse panel in the passenger side of the car. I inserted a piggy back fuse holder (absent fuse) that I bought at Auto Zone into Fuse number 11 (thanks to FM Mr. Sam for showing me what fuse to tap in the panel) that is open and not used. See Owner’s Manual for fuse 11 location. Fuse 11 in my 04 is a circuit that is off when the ignition is off. Then I bought a twin power outlet at Amazon and installed it under the passenger dash. I connected the hot wire from the piggy back fuse to the hot wire from the power outlet. I grounded the negative wire (black) from the power outlet to the screw that is at the bottom and outside of the fuse panel. I routed the dash cam wire that has the power male connector at the end along the top of the windshield’s plastic molding down the passenger side framing under the dash and inserted into the mounted power outlet. Finally, I inserted a 20 amp fuse in the piggy back fuse holder and tested. Dash cam worked fine and only when ignition is on. I hope this helps.
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Here is how I did the hot wire connection in my 04. I opened my fuse panel in the passenger side of the car. I inserted a piggy back fuse holder (absent fuse) that I bought at Auto Zone into Fuse number 11 (thanks to FM Mr. Sam for showing me what fuse to tap in the panel) that is open and not used. See Owner’s Manual for fuse 11 location. Fuse 11 in my 04 is a circuit that is off when the ignition is off. Then I bought a twin power outlet at Amazon and installed it under the passenger dash. I connected the hot wire from the piggy back fuse to the hot wire from the power outlet. I grounded the negative wire (black) from the power outlet to the screw that is at the bottom and outside of the fuse panel. I routed the dash cam wire that has the power male connector at the end along the top of the windshield’s plastic molding down the passenger side framing under the dash and inserted into the mounted power outlet. Finally, I inserted a 20 amp fuse in the piggy back fuse holder and tested. Dash cam worked fine and only when ignition is on. I hope this helps.
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In the passenger foot well there should be 3 auxiliary power wires for 97-03 cars. 04's just have the fuses. For 97-03 cars you can use fuse adapters in lieu of the accessory wires, your choice.
Orange wire taped off. Always powered from Fuse #7 (20 Amp). This Fuse is shared with the cigarette lighter.
Orange wire to a connector. Always powered from Fuse #1 (20 Amp). Fuse is shared with the accessory power port in the center console.
Yellow wire taped off. Powered from ignition switch when in "ACC or On". Powered from Fuse #11 (20 Amp). Not shared with anything.
Here is a link with more info and pictures:
http://www.digitalcorvettes.com/foru...ad.php?t=14632
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Browsing the forum it seems like more and more people are getting into accidents due to careless drivers and its been something I've wanted to do so I am curious to see who runs a dash cam setup & If so what setup do you run and approx. cost ? Been thinking about picking up a used go-pro for a dash cam, any feedback is welcome.
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For everyone considering hardwiring, I used this kit.
Set a battery cutoff voltage and you are done. So that cameras with G sensors and motion sensing can run while your car is parked.
I went with this camera, based on the remote camera part(smaller footprint in the window)
The control unit goes in the glove compartment
Amazon.com : MotoPark Multi Safer Low Voltage CUT OFF Hard Wire Power Supply BDP KIT (Battery Discharge Prevention Mutli Safer Moto Park) : Camera & Photo
Set a battery cutoff voltage and you are done. So that cameras with G sensors and motion sensing can run while your car is parked.
I went with this camera, based on the remote camera part(smaller footprint in the window)
Amazon.com : Street Guardian SGZC12RC Remote Camera by wire DashCam with Updated 2015 Sony Exmor IMX322 CMOS Sensor 1080P WDR Night Performance High Heat Supercapacitor : Car Electronics
The control unit goes in the glove compartment